Opex Executive

Job Requirements Role Purpose & Responsibilities 1. Operational Excellence (OpEx) Drive a strong culture of Operational Excellence through effective implementation of Total Employee Involvement (TEI) and Daily Work Management (DWM) systems across the Pantnagar factory and central functions. Key Responsibilities: Lead TEI and DWM deployment across shopfloor operationsManage TEI Portal including governance and performance trackingEnsure robust Kaizen validation and approval processDrive Rewards & Recognition (R&R) mechanisms to enhance employee engagementPrepare and maintain MIS dashboards and reporting systemsCollaborate with Central (Hosur) team for standardization and best practices implementation 2. Precious Material Control (PMC) Ensure effective governance, compliance, and audit assurance for precious material (gold and other precious metals) control processes across the Pantnagar factory and North region vendor locations through systematic physical stock audits and process evaluations. Key Responsibilities: Conduct periodic physical stock verification processes at the Pantnagar factory and North vendor locations.Verify inventory accuracy, traceability, reconciliation, and compliance with established PMC procedures.Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify risks related to precious material handling, storage, and movement.Monitor vendor compliance with PMC standards and recommend corrective and preventive actions.Track audit observations, ensure timely closure of action plans, and strengthen governance through continuous process improvements.Ensure adherence to organizational policies, statutory requirements, and precious material safety standards.Area Coverage: Pant Nagar FactoryNorth Region Vendor Locations (Pant nagar,Delhi, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Jodhpur 10 vendors) 3. Job Location & Travel Requirement Base Location: PantnagarTravel to regional vendor location A. Operational Excellence 1. TEI (Total Employee Involvement) Implementation Drive TEI initiatives across all production areas (casting, polishing, setting, assembly).Implement: Suggestion schemes, Kaizen culture, Quality CirclesFoster a problem-solving culture using QC tools (Why-Why, Fishbone, Pareto, PDCA).Monitor TEI KPIs: Participation rate, Ideas per employee, Implementation % and savingsConduct awareness programs and recognition initiatives to improve engagement.2. DWM (Daily Work Management) System Deploy and sustain structured DWM practices across shopfloor:Develop visual management boards tracking:Ensure discipline in: Daily review cadence, Escalation and issue closureDrive accountability through data-based discussions and action tracking.3. Continuous Improvement & Lean Initiatives Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance: Productivity, Quality,Cost efficiencyDrive: 5S implementation and auditsWaste elimination (rework, motion loss, material loss) Execute cost-saving and efficiency improvement projects.4. Shopfloor Governance & Performance Management Conduct regular Gemba walks to monitor adherence and identify gaps.Strengthen discipline in process execution and KPI tracking.Facilitate cross-functional coordination for problem resolution.5. Capability Building Train employees on:TEI conceptsDWM practicesLean tools6. Data Analysis & Reporting Track key metrics:Generate dashboards and reports for leadership review.Use data analytics to identify trends and improvement opportunities. B. Precious Material Control (PMC) Conduct periodic precious material audit process across pantnagar factory and North vendor locations.Coordination with TPA audit firm / Auditors & ensuring 100% Adherence on Audit completionValidate physical inventory against system records and investigate variances.Ensure compliance with PMC SOPs, policies, and control procedures.Identify control gaps, process risks, and material loss exposures.Monitor and closure of audit observations and CAPAs.Assess vendor compliance with precious material control requirements.Strengthen governance through risk-based audits and process improvements.Ensure adherence to security, statutory, and internal control standards.Conduct process audit to eliminate system errors, deviations and prevent pilferage. Work Experience Behavioural Skills Effective communication Skills Teamwork and Collaboration Adaptability and Flexibility Problem-Solving Skills Time Management Self-Motivation and Initiative Conflict Resolution Professionalism and Work Ethic Emotional Intelligence Leadership and Initiative Technical Skills and Competencies Lean Manufacturing, TEI, DWM, Kaizen inventory control and precious material handling High analytical ability with strong attention to detail Proficiency in Excel / data analysis tools Transactional knowledge on ERP -Oracle Physical stock verification & .